When should you choose a .DEV domain?
A .DEV domain immediately strengthens your technical credibility and speaks directly to a specialized audience. It improves name recall, modernizes your brand image, and clearly positions your project within the development and technology ecosystem.
If your work is code-driven, .DEV makes that expertise clear from the start.
Projects and applications
Ideal for showcasing software, SaaS platforms, APIs, web tools, or apps in development.
Developer portfolios
Perfect for presenting skills, projects, Git repositories, and professional achievements.
Technical documentation
Great for guides, wikis, staging environments, or resources created for technical teams.
The information below outlines the main technical characteristics of the .DEV domain, based on registry rules and international DNS standards.
Technical characteristics of the .DEV domain
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| TLD name | .DEV |
| TLD type | Generic top-level domain (gTLD) |
| Registry | Google Registry |
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
| Grace period | 35 days |
| Redemption period | 30 days |
| Allowed name servers | 1 to 13 |
| IDN support | Yes (Internationalized Domain Names) |
| Domain transfer | Authorization code required; 5-day transfer period |
| Root server updates | Real-time |
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Rules and conditions for registering a .DEV domain
The .DEV domain has no specific registration restrictions and is open to everyone. However, it is included in the HSTS preload list, meaning HTTPS is mandatory by default. Your website must use a valid SSL certificate to load properly and remain accessible to visitors.
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